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Trump is targeting sanctuary cities. But what is a sanctuary city, anyway?

Next City explains that sanctuary cities, which aim to limit collaboration with federal immigration enforcement, are legal—but they have long been a fixation of the Trump administration.
Eliana Perozo for Next City
Yesterday at 11:00 AM

After years apart, they found their loved ones experiencing homelessness

CalMatters reveals what happened when two people were able to reconnect with their relatives experiencing homelessness after reading a CalMatters article.
Marisa Kendall for CalMatters
Yesterday at 11:30 AM

Hawaiian taro takes root in Oregon

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Civil Eats report that while more Native Hawaiians live in the continental U.S. than they do in Hawaii, many in the diaspora long for stronger ties to their home and cultural identity.
Libby Leonard for Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Yesterday at 10:30 AM

Why Trump wants to ban barcodes on ballots, and what it means for voters and election officials

Votebeat reveals that President Donald Trump's executive order targeting a technology which helps speed up vote counting could be costly if eliminated.

Alexander Shur for Votebeat
Yesterday at 10:00 AM

Without AmeriCorps rural communities will lose essential social services

The Daily Yonder looks into how, after the Department of Government Efficiency cut over $400 million worth of AmeriCorps grants across the country, rural nonprofits will struggle to survive.

Ilana Newman for The Daily Yonder
Yesterday at 9:30 AM
Understanding Yourself

Six Park Personality Types: Which One Are You?

What’s your park personality?

(NAPSI)—From bustling activity hubs to tranquil nature escapes, public parks offer diverse experiences that cater to the different ways people like to use and enjoy the outdoors.   Based on …

Yesterday at 8:42 AM

Where Americans are happiest

SmartAsset ranked 90 of the largest U.S. cities across 11 happiness metrics spanning the categories of personal finance, physical well-being, and quality of life to determine the happiest cities in America.

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP for SmartAsset
2 days ago
48.4 million Americans lack adequate access to a pharmacy
GoodRx reveals that pharmacy deserts exist in counties big and small, extend across the country, and will likely become more widespread as pharmacies continue to close.
Tori Marsh, MPH for GoodRx
3 days ago
Latinas hold more state legislature seats than ever before
The 19th reports that 214 Latinas hold seats in state legislatures nationwide, up from 192 in 2024, and they aren’t the only ones to set records.
Jennifer Gerson for The 19th
3 days ago
The real impacts of mental health stigma, according to research
Charlie Health presents research on how mental health stigma affects people with serious mental health conditions—from social exclusion to barriers in employment and care.
Kayla Levy for Charlie Health
3 days ago
Education & Technology
AI plus HI (human intelligence) equals improved outcomes. It’s not just technology for its own sake.
Real Educational Advantages of Artificial Intelligence
by Nick Gaehde (NAPSI)—Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the classroom, and it’s here to stay. Surprising as it may seem to some parents and teachers, that’s good news. AI can …
3 days ago
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Now That the FDA Says the Shortage Is Over
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Now That the FDA Says the Shortage Is Over
(NewsUSA) - Consumers are urged to understand which GLP-1 medications are safe, approved, and legal after May 22If you're one of the millions of Americans who have used or thought about using GLP-1 …
NewsUSA
4 days ago

How AI can help (or hurt) your mental health: 5 prompts experts recommend

Thriveworks taps experts to explore the pros and cons of therapy provided by AI chatbots, plus five ways AI truly can support your mental health.

Ashley Laderer for Thriveworks
4 days ago

How Plato and Kylie Jenner are shaping modern marketing—and have more in common than you might think

LinkBuilder set out to discover how the celebrities of the ancient world still impact lives today.

Erika Rykun for LinkBuilder
4 days ago

The dark side of slimming down: A 100-year journey of weight loss drugs

SaveHealth explores the historical trajectory of weight loss drugs, examining their scientific basis, regulatory battles, public reception, and what lies ahead for pharmacotherapy in obesity management.

Noah W Chung for SaveHealth
4 days ago

Here's why caring for an aging parent is taking a toll on women in the 'sandwich' generation

QMedic talked to family caregivers and policy advocates to explore the physical and emotional toll of caregivers in the sandwich generation.

Ali Hickerson
5 days ago

The most popular junk food by state

Hims presents a regional guide to the junk food people in your state crave the most.

Melissa Lavigne-Delville for Hims
5 days ago
Health Alert

A Virtual Second Opinion Can Be A First-Rate Option

Mike Pressler worried he would lose the active lifestyle he enjoys with his wife, Kathy, when he was told he needed an ostomy bag. A virtual second opinion would make all the difference.

(NAPSI)—A little research led to a big relief for one 70-year-old and his family—and it could help you or someone you care about as well. One Man’s Story His physicians told Mike Pressler he …

5 days ago

How people with disabilities navigate voting hurdles

Votebeat relates how people with disabilities must choose between a few imperfect options in states that haven't adopted electronic absentee voting.

Alexander Shur for Votebeat
Friday, May 16

The boom In WNBA popularity

OLBG analyzed the WNBA’s popularity in five key areas: attendance trends, franchise values, in-stadium experience, viewership, and market positioning, which underscore the league's sustainable growth and highlight its status as a leading women's sports league.

Dan Tracey for OLBG
Thursday, May 15

What Pope Leo XIV has said about LGBTQ+ people, immigration and abortion

The 19th reports that newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy—as well as the first Peruvian citizen, having been naturalized after working in the country for decades—was born and raised in the Chicago area, ordained as a priest after studying in Rome, and is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Mariel Padilla for The 19th
Thursday, May 15
Is a concussion considered a traumatic brain injury?
Stokes Stemle, LLC asks if there is a difference between a concussion and a traumatic brain injury and explains how to distinguish between the two conditions.
Jonathan H. Stokes for Stokes Stemle, LLC
Thursday, May 15
5 shocking eating disorder statistics
Charlie Health explores shocking eating disorder statistics—including early age of onset, rising youth cases, and treatment outcomes.
Kayla Levy for Charlie Health
Thursday, May 15
Balancing Parenting: Supporting Mental Health Through Shared Routines and Redistributing the Mental Load
Balancing Parenting: Supporting Mental Health Through Shared Routines and Redistributing the Mental Load
(NewsUSA) - Parenting is among life’s most rewarding experiences, yet it can also be one of the most mentally and emotionally taxing. From managing child care and household responsibilities to …
NewsUSA
Thursday, May 15
Data Shows Driver Risk Trends Affecting Businesses, Fleets and Insurance
(NewsUSA) - Auto insurance costs have risen significantly over the last few years. This can be attributed to several factors, including higher repair costs associated with new vehicle technology, the …
NewsUSA
Thursday, May 15
The best burger in America, according to a health expert
Hims research determined which fast food burgers have the healthiest nutritional content and which ones to save for a special splurge.
Lauren Ward for hims
Wednesday, May 14
More Lifestyle coverage

From bright lights to backyards: Ex-pro and college athletes embrace private coaching

Athletes Untapped reveals that as more ex-athletes seek out meaningful second careers and families look for fresh approaches to training, the future of sports coaching is shaping up to be deeply personal—and increasingly decentralized.

Gene Williams for Athletes Untapped
Wednesday, May 14

Critical Driver Risk Trends Affecting Businesses, Fleets, and Rising Insurance Costs

(NewsUSA) - Auto insurance costs have risen significantly over the last few years. This can be attributed to several factors, including higher repair costs associated with new vehicle technology, the …

NewsUSA
Wednesday, May 14

Tracking personal health data is the new midlife flex for men

Hone Health surveyed 700+ men in its online community and found that three in four of them actively track health data.

Tracy Middleton for Hone Health
Tuesday, May 13

Form, Function, Frames: Eyewear in Motion

(NewsUSA) - Historically, athletic eyewear was mostly relegated to high-impact sports—goggles for the slopes, wraparounds and shields for cycling, or protective frames for basketball. In today’s …

NewsUSA
Tuesday, May 13
Support among young people for allowing controversial or offensive speech has dropped sharply.

From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

Americans across all generations still value free speech. But for younger Americans, especially, that support is less strong and seems increasingly conditional.

Jacob Mchangama, Vanderbilt University, The Conversation
Monday, May 12

5 tips to make your DIY projects easier this summer

Dremel shares five tips for summer DIY projects: Plan carefully, gather the right tools, choose durable materials, break down tasks, and double-check measurements.

Eric Siegel for Dremel
Monday, May 12
Special education and Trump: What parents and schools need to know
The Hechinger Report outlines step-by-step how dismantling the Education Department might alter services for students with disabilities.
Meredith Kolodner for The Hechinger Report
Friday, May 9
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy, providers say
The Trace reports how the Trump administration's push to cut federal grants has domestic violence groups considering layoffs, reduced hours, and shelter closures.
Alma Beauvais for The Trace
Thursday, May 8
Earth's orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse.
Grist reports that by the end of the century, a shrinking atmosphere could create a minefield for satellites.
Sachi Kitajima Mulkey for Grist
Thursday, May 8
Learn about what service dogs can do, and what it takes to certify and protect them
Ollie used data from the Animal Legal and Historical Center to examine requirements for certifying a service dog and how they vary by state.
Colleen Kilday
Thursday, May 8
Community News And Notes
Many people are working on ways to put an end to human trafficking—and you can, too.
How One Nonprofit Is Changing the Way We Fight Human Trafficking
(NAPSI)—An estimated 49.6 million people are experiencing forced labor or forced marriage on any given day worldwide. (Source: International Labour Organization, Walk Free, and IOM, 2022) Human …
Thursday, May 8